Stevens expanded two shotgun series for lighter loads

The Stevens 555 over-under shotgun available in 28 gauge or .410. (Photo: Vista)

Stevens — the economical brand of hunting guns by Savage Arms — has expanded two shotgun series for lighter chamberings.

First, Stevens has made available the 555 series of over-under shotguns in 28 gauge and .410 and are on their way to stores now.

The Connecticut company says the 555 has a “scaled-to-gauge lightweight aluminum receiver” that “employs a steel insert that reinforces the breech to maximize strength while keeping weight down.”

Features include a Turkish walnut stock and fore-end, shell extractors, a tang-mounted manual safety, a chrome-lined barrel, and a single, selective, mechanical trigger. The shotgun also includes five interchangeable choke tubes. Retail price for both the 28 gauge and the .410 is listed as $692.